With five days of exhilarating racing action, Irish horse racing fans can watch some of the best horses in the business compete in the most prestigious events on this side of the Irish Sea.

Will Monaghan talks to us about the values underlying the deceptively simple menu at the heart of One Society, his new culinary venture, in Dublin’s North inner city.

The lovely folk at ely have kicked off year-long celebrations marking twenty years in business by unveiling a stunning new look at the iconic wine bar in the heart of Georgian Dublin.

Ahead of his workshop in Dublin on February 14th, we talked to Emmy Award winning director, designer, strategist and educator Chris Do about his evolution as a designer and future challenges arising in the design industry.

We asked a number of local brand & design professionals: What are your thoughts on the new Aer Lingus rebrand? Here’s what they had to say.

Aer Lingus unveiled its first rebrand in 20 years including an updated logo and new aircraft livery. Brendán Murphy, a senior partner with creative consultancy Lippincott, discusses the project. 

Good Trouble celebrates the culture of resistance in all its guises. Its founder Rod Stanley explains the need for, and power of, activism.

Ross Killeen’s new short film is a charming scoop on the life of an ice-cream van man called Pinky.

“Seasonality has been central to our menus since we started, it’s what guides and shapes our menus.”

A solid satirical takedown of Cheney, his cohorts and all they stand for.

Operating on opposite sides of the island, NCAD and LSAD signal the forward-moving strides of Irish fashion education

“I feel our city is in danger of fast becoming boring and uninteresting as it supposedly develops.”

“Our philosophy is based on a love of whole foods – unprocessed and unrefined”.

“I’ve recently relocated to the Dublin commuter belt and accessing creativity is a huge challenge” – Jennie McGinn, Sister Agency

We talk to a collection of creatives about their highlights, hopes and heroes.

Keep a very close eye on next year’s movements – with Burke at the sheering wheel, this industry is primed to take a leap towards inclusivity.

What do they really think of parents? Have they done the dirt on Mrs Claus? And are they tax compliant? Time for some Santa truths.

This is where you go to chat instead of get trashed.